[josephcsible]

> Don't apps prompt when they access things now?

For some permissions, but not all of them. For example, they don't for Internet access.

> Why must I say no to this every time I open the app?

Doesn't Android have a "don't ask again" option for permissions?

[dhzhzjsbevs]

> Why must I say no to this every time I open the app?

It's a custom nudge. It's shown by the Spotify app. Clicking on the CTA takes you to the settings page or something.

[dotancohen]

  > For some permissions, but not all of them. For example, they don't for Internet access.

Then why does this "Permission" exist? When will it ever be false?

[josephcsible]

Because if an APK doesn't declare that permission, then it still can't access the Internet.

[dotancohen]

But why make it a "permission" then, if it is automatically granted? It should just be part of the regular API.

[iggldiggl]

Probably some combination of inertia, future-proofing, and because it might facilitate some sort of internal bookkeeping inside the OS and/or the app store. After all there are quite a few more of those permissions around that have to be declared, but which are automatically granted and not specially surfaced within the UI.

[hulitu]

Why would an APK want to access the internet ? (why my Phone app needs internet access ?)